In most states, the document that is prepared by the Secretary of State that evidences the acceptance of the articles of incorporation and the commencement of the corporate existence. In Delaware, the' Certificate of Incorporation' is the name given to the document filed with the Secretary of State.
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| APA | Barry Goldsmith. (2010). certificate of incorporation. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/certificate_of_incorporation/definitions/1149711 |
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